As Benjo hovers between life and death, he encounters his late uncle Dencio's apparition, giving him a perspective on why he should continue fighting and living. When Benjo regains his consciousness, he faces the reality in front of him: that he needs to go back to Magdiwang and be a puppet governor. His first order of business? Build the shady Magdiwang Port.

As news on the displacement of multiple residents linked to the construction of Magdiwang Port breaks out, protesters criticizing the said project sprang up like mushrooms. And, one of the most vocal and influential critics among the opposition is Father Sebastian. To shut the priest's mouth, Benjo resorts to blackmail. Meanwhile, Emman looks for a way to persuade his boss to give him his job back.

After his brutal murder of Father Sebastian, Emman impresses Congressman Matias and earns himself a position within the Congressman's inner circle. Meanwhile, Benjo has to deal with the backlash of the priest's death from the public and the media, which is spearheaded by a vlogger under the name of "Alyas Pepe."

Despite all of the information regarding Angela Go Ming, Congressman Matias, and the Triad syndicate, Benjo must delve deeper into their world to gain hard evidence to bring them down. Benjo gains Go Ming's trust by halting the inquiry into the construction of the Magdiwang Port. With Benjo's success, Angela's confidence in him rises that leads to his discovery of her vault which he believes contains all the evidence that he would need against the Triad.

As Emman keeps an eye on Benjo's every move, he discovers Atty Alex's hiding place. Emman accidentally kills Atty. Alex, leaving Benjo in distress. The key to Benjo's escape plan is now dead. Trying to save as much of his original plan, Benjo realizes that if he can still win with Emman behind his back. Benjo attempts to conspire with Emman. He tries to convince Emman to work with him. Benjo plants a seed of doubt in Emman's mind. That he is worthless in the eyes of the Congressman. That in the end, he can easily be disposed like garbage. Initially, Emman does not have any reason to believe Benjo. Until an encounter with the Congressman makes Emman realize that there is truth in what Benjo is saying. Ultimately, this sways Emman's loyalty towards Benjo.

With Emman's help, Benjo finds an evidence that leads him closer to bringing the Triad to its downfall.

Benjo takes advantage of a growing conflict between his enemies to finally defeat them once and for all.

After going through great lengths to escape with his family, Benjo lands in a deeper hell as his past haunts him.